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NWS says video shows a tornado briefly touch down near Portersville; footage taken near Bauder School Road helped confirm where the funnel hit. Survey teams are reviewing imagery as a flood watch remains in effect.
Mostly cloudy and muggy this morning in Pittsburgh after heavy Tuesday rain. Localized high-water issues persisted overnight but downtown flooding looks unlikely.
Foggy morning gives way to a Flood Watch from 1–11 PM with heavy, possibly severe storms and flash flooding risk.
A surprise cool night dropped temperatures into the 50s across Pittsburgh, but forecasters warn a humid front could bring damaging storms by midweek.
Westmoreland hazmat crews placed booms after a reported oil sheen on the Allegheny River near the Braeburn Alloy Steel plant; downstream water intakes were notified.
Dense fog and near-94% humidity this morning; flood warnings linger northeast of Pittsburgh. An Enhanced Risk for severe storms arrives Tuesday, July 21.
Smoky morning clears by midday; showers and a squall line could bring damaging winds Saturday evening. Watch forecasts and protect sensitive people.
Thick wildfire smoke and a statewide Code Purple alert hit Pittsburgh on Friday. Expect hot, hazy weather today and a growing chance of storms Saturday.
Smoke from distant wildfires will push into Pittsburgh midday, prompting a Code RED air-quality action day and afternoon highs near 93°F.
Heat Advisory in effect Wednesday, July 15. Highs near 97°F and hazy skies from wildfire smoke.
A Code Orange ozone alert covers much of the Pittsburgh area for Tuesday; sensitive residents should limit heavy outdoor exertion and consult AirNow.
Midweek heat will push highs into the mid‑90s Tuesday while a Code Orange ozone alert runs this afternoon; vulnerable residents should take precautions.
Midweek highs jump into the mid‑90s; cooling centers and a return of storms by the weekend. Plan outdoor activities around cooler morning hours.
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